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Relations and Modesty

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Is it obligatory to recite Shema before sleeping, even after reciting it at Ma'ariv?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Kriat Shema Al HaMita

What is the correct order of reciting Birkat HaMapil and Shema before sleep?

5 opinions across 3 eras

Order of Birkat HaMapil and …

When exactly should one recite Shema al hamita — immediately upon entering bed or only when feeling drowsy?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Timing of Bedtime Shema

May one eat, drink, or speak after reciting Kriat Shema al HaMita before falling asleep?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Prohibitions After Bedtime S…

If one cannot fall asleep after reciting Shema al hamita, should one repeat Shema?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Repeating Shema When Unable …

Must one recite Birkat HaMapil when sleeping during the day?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Birkat HaMapil for Daytime S…

Is there a blessing recited over the reading of Kriat Shema al HaMita (the bedtime Shema)?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Blessing Over Bedtime Shema

May one recite Shema al hamita while lying down?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Posture for Bedtime Shema

Must one recite Shema al hamita after marital relations before sleeping?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Shema After Marital Relations

Is there a concern about reciting Birkat HaMapil if one may not be able to sleep (e.g., approaching dawn)?

1 opinions

Validity of Birkat HaMapil N…

May one recite protective verses (e.g., Yoshev B'Seter, Psalm 91) as a therapeutic remedy while sleeping?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Reciting Torah Verses for Pr…

Should one recite a confessional prayer (viduy) before sleep each night?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Nightly Confession Before Sl…

How should one remove one's garment (chaluk) before getting into bed to avoid immodesty?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Undressing for Sleep

Is it problematic to sleep alone in a room at night?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Should one recite all three portions of Shema or just the first paragraph for the bedtime Shema?

4 opinions across 2 eras

How Much of Shema to Recite …